The first Eid celebration in the Muslim world was in July, marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.

And now the second Eid - Eid al-Adha, meaning Festival of the Sacrifice - has been confirmed as starting on Monday, September 12, which is the 10th day in the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hiijah. The celebrations last for three days.

Just ahead of the festival is what’s known as the Day of Arafah. But what is that exactly?

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Eid al-Adha itself commemorates Ibraham’s devotion to Allah and also the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) that all Muslims must undertake at least once in their lives.

Worshippers carry out a series of rituals at Mecca including gathering for prayers on the plain of Arafah, near Mount Arafat. They pray to be forgiven for all their sins committed over the preceding year and the coming year.